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RG51 EXF

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

154,608 mi
Last recorded154,608 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 EXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 154,608 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

small mark in screen

Pass 9 Nov 2018 152,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 149,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 146,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 137,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 137,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 128,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 118,937 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 111,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn

Off side rear tyre side wall cut

Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,377 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 81,774 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,665 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,977 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 42,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 663
Brake pipe excessively corroded 268
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 225
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 210
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RG51 EXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S 430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG51 EXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RG51 EXF registered?

RG51 EXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is RG51 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 EXF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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